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29 Aug, 6 tweets, 2 min read
A memorial march for Kevin Peterson Jr. a black man killed by police in Vancouver, Washington
Demonstrators walk past the sheriffs office in Vancouver, Washington.
This month prosecutors ruled the shooting by Clark county sheriffs was justified.

Read the story by @TroyWB :
opb.org/article/2021/0…
Demonstrators ask patrons at a Vancouver, Washington restaurant to stand for Kevin Peterson Jr
Some patrons raise their glasses for demonstrators
“Say his name, Kevin Peterson”

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Climate change is already exacting a toll, and some are paying a higher price than others.

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22 Aug
About 200 Anti-fascists (antifa) are gathered in downtown Portland, Oregon to counter a planned far-right rally
On the the edge of Protland, proud boys and about 100 others are rallying in a parking lot
The messaging here is that those being persecuted for the January 6th insurrection are political prisoners.

Randy Ireland says “free out political prisoners”

Ireland tells the proud boys to show up to next months “Justice for J6” rally in DC
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20 Aug
An incredible statement from Portland police, their sidelining themselves.

“You should not expect to see police officers standing in the middle of the crowd trying to keep people apart. People should keep themselves apart and avoid physical confrontation."
This was last years event. Police didn’t separate crowds, it sounds like their taking the same approach this year.
Portland has a long history of political street fights.

In years past police have generally had the most success containing violence when they separate groups

On Aug 17, 2019 when proud boys came to town police made an effort to keep groups separate
Read 4 tweets
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12 Aug
Pacific Northwest heatwave.

Portland, Oregon. Thread.
This 3-person team consisting of PortlandFire, street response, and emergency management bureau are passing out water, ice, and snacks along the spring water trail.
Michael Silva @PDXFire explains how their out today to provide water and aid to vulnerable populations living outside.

95°F
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9 Aug
Downtown Portland: Far-right extremists groups and anti-fascists battled on the streets off for over an hour.

There were beatings, mace, and improvised firework explosives.

No police response.
A man with an assault rifle has been patrolling downtown Portland for over 17 minutes, police have driven by without stopping.

No police response.
The man carrying an assault rifle walked by a crowded bar in downtown Portland.
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24 Jul
Thread: Inside the containment line of the Bootleg fire.

Fremont–Winema National Forest, Oregon.
The fire is burning 400,482 acres (624 sq miles) of forest
The bootleg fire at 624 sq mile is larger than the land mass of Portland, Seattle, Sacramento, and New York City combined.
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